Digital embroidery transforms a hand-crafted couture into a fine arts media. Just like a tattoo where an image is created with color and needles, the embroidered fabric or paper is needle-stitched in colored threads. The image is a sewing file that can be saved and re-sewn as a multiple or repeat pattern. Working on a designer Husqvarna Viking sewing machine with oversize hoops, students will use Husqvarna Viking 5D embroidery software to sew out their original designs. Techniques related to both fashion and the fine arts will be explored.